Atlanta is a rising epicenter in the underworld of Mexican drug trafficking. As this report from U.S. News explains, it is a perfect location for a centralized depot of money and drugs to pass through for distribution along the east coast. Unfortunately, where these drug cartels are found, extreme violence usually follows.

While Atlanta has yet to see the high levels of violent spillover that plague areas of Texas and the Southwest, officials fear it won’t be long as the location continues to gain popularity as a distribution center.

The article states that in 2008 officials seized more drug related cash in Atlanta than any other region in the country. This $70 million dollars obviously only represents a small fraction of the money being passed through the area. As drugs are distributed up the coast, money is returned to Mexico and the cartels behind the massive drug operations. read more

William Ham was convicted of DUI manslaughter nearly ten years ago in the auto death of 36 year old Sandra Allen. Ham was 21 at the time. As reported here from Fox Tampa Bay, he was recently released from prison early and was just re-arrested for another DUI.

The victim’s family is outraged at his release and is demanding action by the court. Ham may see that action as this new arrest is a violation of his early release probation. Add to the violation a new DUI charge and it is possible that he will be back behind bars if convicted of the new charge.

A probation violation means Ham will go before the judge in a violation hearing. Because drinking and violating laws are both in direct violation of his early release, Hams probation will likely be revoked and he will serve what was remaining of his decade old conviction. read more